The production of the latest Ichthyosaurus torpedoes will be increased from 2023. This is reported by TASS with reference to a source in the military-industrial complex.

“The production volumes of the latest UET-1 torpedoes are planned to be significantly increased from next year. In this regard, it is planned to sign a new long-term contract so that the fleet can receive the required number of products,” the source said.

At the moment, the Dagdiesel plant in Dagestan plans to deliver 73 torpedoes to the Russian Navy by 2023.

Earlier it was reported that during the tests, the new Zircon hypersonic missile was launched almost ten times from surface ships and twice from a submarine.

In addition, according to the Northern Fleet, more than 70 tests of new weapons were conducted in 2021, including hypersonic weapons.

Before that, it became known that a mini-cruiser carrier of hypersonic Zircons would replenish the Russian fleet.

After the modernization is carried out, the ship will have an extensive arsenal. The ship will be one of the regular carriers of the Zircon hypersonic missile, the tests of which are nearing completion. Also, "Admiral Chabanenko" will be equipped with cruise missiles "Caliber" and Kh-35. In addition, he will receive unique Otvet torpedo missiles.

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